Sound NSW
Local audience development
Up to A$200,000 for music businesses that grow local audiences for NSW music through content, platforms and campaigns.
- Country
New South Wales, Australia- Category
- Live
- Who applies
- Organisations
Who can apply
- Music businesses and industry professionals based in NSW
- An active ABN and a bank account in the same name
- Partnerships with others working in contemporary music
How to apply
- Register on SmartyGrants
- Prepare an activity outline, community consultation evidence, budget and letters of support
- Submit before the closing date; one application per financial year
- An industry panel scores it and the department decides
Questions
- How much does Local audience development pay?
- Up to A$200,000 per grant, paid by Sound NSW.
- Who can apply for Local audience development?
- Music businesses and industry professionals based in NSW. An active ABN and a bank account in the same name. Partnerships with others working in contemporary music.
- When can I apply for Local audience development?
- Sound NSW publishes no fixed deadline. Check nsw.gov.au before you apply.
- Where do I apply for Local audience development?
- On nsw.gov.au, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Sound NSW.
Checked against nsw.gov.au on October 28, 2026.